Field Notes
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Decades of Use: Wiggy's Bags Built to Last
YEARS OF USE TESTIMONIALSBelow are two testimonials from the same person, this is a first for me as well as one from a long ago outfitter.21 year product test.This was... -
Years of Hunting Trips in Wiggy's Bags
I APPRECIATE EVERY ONE OF THESE TESTIMONIALS THAT I RECEIVEI bought an Antarctic rectangular bag, a Super Light FTRSS, and an Ultima Thule mummy. I’ve used them for the last... -
Sleeping in an SUV at 20 Below
ANOTHER WONDERFUL REPORTSlept in an SUV at -20°FThis past January I took a road trip with my brother in law from Seattle to Anchorage. We slept in the back of... -
The Marine Bag: 27 Years in One Sleeping Bag
THE MARINE BAGI was first introduced to Wiggy's from a man named Mark Pacholec back in 1990. We were in the Marines together and somehow Mark got to know Jerry... -
Why Wiggy's Gear Stays Warm When Wet
WATER WEARWhy are Wiggy’s clothing items not particularly affected by moisture? First of all the clothing is made from synthetic materials which includes the shell fabric and lining fabric almost... -
Gear That Keeps Working When It Gets Wet
WATER WEARI should start calling the clothing that I produce “water wear”!This morning while working out I saw a segment of the show “Mountain Men” where a guy was gingerly... -
Warm and Dry in a May Blizzard
Loose fitting clothing works better in warm weather. The close fitted garments hold the moisture against the skin surface, which obviously is detrimental. This all fits the category of “ventilating”... -
How to Stay Cool on Hot Summer Days
VENTILATION OR VENTING YOUR BODY; EXPOSING TO THE AIRIn 1971 when Gerry Cunningham owner of Gerry Products Company published his booklet “How to stay Warm” he had a chapter tiled... -
A Thank-You From the Boundary Waters
A LETTER I RECEIVEDDear Jerry,I wanted to say thank you for helping me out recently. My fiancé and I are going on a family trip to Yellowstone Park. She needed... -
How to Stay Warm When Sailing Gets Wet
SAILING APPARELSailing apparel other than shorts and T shirts is foul weather gear; clothing. Having had the experience of owning a sail boat for about 6 years and sailing the... -
Why Continuous Filament Insulation Works
CONTINUOUS FILAMENT FIBERFILL 100 YEARS FROM NOWIt is my educated opinion and belief that in 100 years and more continuous filament fiberfill will not only still be used as insulation... -
Wet Person, Wet Bag: Real Customer Reports
WATER AND WIGGY’S BAGSWiggy,Several years back there was a u-tube video where a guy tested your bag by getting cold soaking wet and then spent the night in one of...